Rail-supporting device



Feb. 9 1926.

J. W. BREWER RAIL SUPPORTING DEVICE Filed Sept. 5, 1925 FIELI.

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Application filed September 3, 1925. Serial No. 54,258.

T all whom it may concern:

Be it known that LJOHN \V. Banwnn, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Magna, in the county of dalt Lake and State of Utah, have made a new and useful invention in Improvements in a Rail-Supporting Device, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to a device which acts as a tie plate, clamp, rail brace and anti-creeper. It has for its principal ohjects the provision of acheap simple device for the purpose specified, which can be easily applied and which performs the following functions: (1) prolongs the life of the ties, (2) keeps the track up to a standard gage,

(8) prevents the rails from tilting laterally from normal upright position, and (i) keeps the ties properly spaced and prevents the rails creeping due to the tractive effect of the cars or to varying heat conditions cans ing' the rails to expand and contract. A further specific object is the provision of improved means for securing the tie plate to the tie without working loose, and which will permit of the use of the device with ties of varying size. Still other specific objects are the provision of a device which will prevent splitting of the ties: by the spikes,

ing strain from the spikes, and which can be applied without ditiiculty to old track without any cutting or boring of the ties. One embodiment of the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure l is a side elevation of the device in position of use with a rail and tie. Fig. 2 is an end elevation. Fig. 3 is a plan view. Fig. 4 is a plan view of the tie plate taken by itself. Fig. 5 is a side elevation of the clamping wedge or key. Fig. 6 is a planview of the wedge. And Fig. 7 is a section on the line V 11-1 11 of Fig. 6.

Referring to the drawings, 1 represents the tie plate as a whole, 2 is the rail, and'3 is a wood tie upon whichthe plate is mounted. The upper face of the plate is depressed slightly over a portion of its area, as indi cated at 4 (Fig. 4) to form a seat or recess for the base of the rail and relieve the spikes of some of the strain of holding the rail against a spreading movement. The tie plate is also provided with the perforations 5 (Fig. 4) for the spikes 6, which are driven which will remove a large part of the hold into the tie. Onone side, the plate is'provided with a recurved brace 7, which engages the web of the rail, as indicated in Fig. 1, and supports it against a tiltinr or spreading movement about its base; llhis brace is somewhat yielding, so that it springs into position and supports the rail, but at the same time gives enougli flexibility to ma-' terially decrease the rail wear on curves.

At the opposite sides of the plate-1 are the downwardly extending flanges 8 and 9, the flange 9 being parallel to the side of the tie, while the 8 is inclined, as'in'dicated in Fig. 3, to correspond to the taper on the outer side of the clamping key10 (Figs. 3 and (3). The lower edge of the flange 8 is also provided with a ledge or shelt-ll to give a guide or support for the low 1' edge of the wedge. lVhen the wedge is driven into position, as indicated in 1, the tie is tightly clamped between the flanges 8 and 9. This clamping act-ion tends to prevent any splitting the tie by the spikes 6, and also gives the tie plate a secure grip upon the; tie independent of the holding effect of the spikes. The spikes are thus largely relieved of the work ofholding the tie plate, and as a result do not work loose, as is the case with spikes used with the ordinary tie plate. A further advantage, incident to thissecure grip by the tie plate. upon the tie, is a reduction of the movement of the tie plate upon the tie, and a result, the tie plate does not cut down into the tie as would otherwise he the case. A further result is .1. hotter maintenance of the track gage, as thetie plates do not work loose and spread, as is the case where all the work is thrown upon the spikes, which soon loosen slightly in the wood and permit the rail to move laterally. The fact that the spikes remain tight also reduces any creepingact-ion of the rails, such asoccurs after the spikes loosen their grip upon the rail flanges. Y

In order to increase the gripping effect of the flange 9 upon the tie, the inner face ofthis flange is roughened, preferablyby punching through aplurality of points to provide the projections 12 2). A

sirnilar effect is also secured upon theavedge 10 by providing the teeth upon the side of the Wedge next to the tie: The \vedge or key is preferably made as indicated'in Figs.

5, 6 and 7, being stamped from sheet metal with the flanges 14 and 15 to give it stiffness. It is also provided w.th the end member 16 for striking with a hammer in driving the wedge into place or loosening it.

The wedge feature alsoadapts the device to be used with ties of varying width. The flanges 8 and 9 fit loosely over the tie,"'and the tapering wedge serves to take up thelost motion, so that no cutting of the tie is necessary in order to make the deviceoflt ties of different widths. Thetie plate may be readily applied either in laying new track, or in replacing tie plates on track already laid. Other advantages incident to the structure will be. readily apparent to those skilled in the art.

It will be understood that the invention is subject to modification, dependent upon conditions of use. The brace 7 may be omitted, when desired, or conditions call for it, and the length of the tie plate varied. Keys of varying thickness may also. be used to take care of ties of odd sizes or which have shrunk so that the regulation key is insufficient to make the plate tight.

What I claim is:

1. In combination with a rail and a tie extending transversely therebeneatl'i, of a perforated tie plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along the sides of the tie, one of which is inclined away from the other a tapering wedge havinga driven fit between the inclined one of said flanges and the side of the tie, and spikes extending through the perforations in the tie plates and securing the base of the rail down against such plate; I

2. In combination with a rail and a tie extending transversely therebeneath, of a perforated tie plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along the sides of the tie, a tapering wedge having a driven fit between one of said flanges and the side of the tie and having teeth on its side next to the tie, and spikes extending through the perforations in the tie plate and securing the base of the rail down against such plate. .7

3. In combination with a rail and a tie extending transversely therebeneath, of a perforated tie plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along the sides of the tie, with one of such flanges parallel to the side of the tie and the other side inclined with respect to the other side of the tie, a wedge having a driven fit between said inclined flange and the side of the tie and having its side engaging said flange inclined to correspond with the inclination of said flange, and spikes extending through the perforations in the tie plate and securing the base of the rail down against such plate.

4. In combination with a trail. and a tie extending transversely therebeneath, of a,

perforated tie plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along the sides of the tie, with one of such flanges parallel to the side of the tie and the other side inclined with respect to .the other side of the tie, a wedge having a "driven fit between said inclined flange and the side of the tie and having its side engaging said flange inclined to correspond with the inclination of said flange, and spikes extending through the perforations in thetie plate and securing the base of the rail down againstxsuch plate, the side of said wedge next to the tie being provided with teeth adapted tobite into the tie when thewedge is driven into place.

5. In combination with a rail and a tie extending transversely therebeneath, of a peilorated tie plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along the sides of the tie, a tapering wedge having a driven fit between one of said flanges and the side of the tie, and spikes, extending throughthe perforations in the tie plate and securing the base of the rail down against such plate, the flange of the tie plate on the side remote from the wedge being provided with projections adapted to bite into the tie when aid wedge is driven into place.

6. In combination with a rail anda tie extending transversely therebcncath. of a perforated tic plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along the sides of the tie, one of which is inclined away from the other, a tapering wedge having .a driven fit between the inclined one of ,said'flanges and the. side of thetie, a recurved brace integral. therewith the tie plate and ei'igaging the web of the rail, and spikes extending through the perforations in the tie plate and securing the base of the rail down against such plate.

7.' In combination with a rail and a tie extending transversely therebeneath, of. a perforatedtie plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along thesides of the tie, one of which is inclined away from the other, a tapering wedge having a driven fit between'the inclined one of said flanges and the side of the tie, a recurved yielding brace integral with the tie plate and engaging thelweb of the rail, and spikesextending through the perforations in the tie plate and securing the base of the rail down against such plate.

8. In combination with arail and a tie extending transversely therebeneath, of a perforated tie plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along the sides of the tie, a tapering wedge having a driven fit between one of said flanges and the side of the tie, and spikes extending through the perforations in the tie plate and securing the base of the rail down against such plate, the portion of the upper face of the tie plate which is engaged by the base of the rail being depressed so as to form a holding seat or recess for the rail.

9. In combination with a rail and a tie extending transversely therebeneath, of a perforated tie plate between the rail and tie having flanges extending downward along the sides of the tie, a tapering wedge having a driven fit between one of said flanges and the side of the tie, and spikes extending through the perforations in the tie plate and securing the base of the rail down against such plate, the flange 01" the tie plate which is engaged by the wedge having an inturned shelf or ledge at'its lower edge for guiding the lower edge of the wedge.

10. In combination, atie plate provided with spike holes and having downwardly extending flanges at its side edges, one of which is inclined with respect to the other edge, and a recurved brace at one side of the plate adapted to engage the web of the rail which is seated on the tie plate.

11. In combination, a tie plate provided with spike holes and having downwardly extending flanges at its side edges, one of which is inclined with respect to the other edge, and a recurved spring brace integral with the plate and adapted to engage the web of the rail which is seated on the tie plate.

12. In combination, a tie plate provided with spike holes and having downwardly extending flanges at its side edges, one of which is inclined with respect to the other edge, and a recurved brace at one side of the plate adapted to engage the web of the rail which is seated on the tie plate, the upper face of the plate being recessed transversely to provide a seat for the rail with which the tie plate is used.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this 28th day of August, 1925.

JOHN W. BREWER. 

